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This is a work-in-progress timeline and episode guide for all incarnations of the Superfriends (or is it Super Friends) cartoon produced by Hanna-Barbera between 1973 and 1986. It’s taken from various websites (all with different orders). I made a lot of revision based upon Cartoon Network’s Boomerang channel airing many of the episodes (All New, Legendary, Galatic, World’s Greatest) complete and as they originally aired years ago. At the time I started writing this guide, Challenge of the Super Friends was the only series officially available on DVD. As I finally move this content over here from a static page, every episode is now available on DVD. Just click the series below to see more info.

DC Comic book legends Superman, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman and Aquaman, along with their new comrades Marvin, Wendy and Wonder Dog, are called to “fight injustice, right that which is wrong and serve all mankind.” In their quest, they contend with supernatural creatures and other powerful forces in Hanna-Barbera ‘s first assemblage of famed crime-fighters from the pages of DC Comics. This hour-long animated series, narrated by Ted Knight , aired on the ABC television network from Saturday September 8, 1973 to August 30, 1974.

When the Superfriends returned to TV 1977, The All-New Superfriends Hour was a huge ratings success. In this particular incarnation of the Superfriends, the DC Comic book legends Superman, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman and Aquaman return to fight for justice. This time the shape-shifting super-teens Zan and Jayna, along with their space-monkey Gleek were added. The All-New Superfriends Hour, featured four animated shorts per program and aired from Saturday September 10, 1977 until September 2, 1978. Also included in various episodes were short 30-60 second Magic Tricks, Safety Tips, Health Tips and Craft Projects, that were led by the various Superfriends. Cartoon Network’s Boomerang channel recently re-aired these uncut, which led to this revised listing. I will update it to include the various shorts (Magic, Craft, Safety, and Health) in the future.

Challenge of the Superfriends aired on the ABC television network from September 9, 1978 until September 15, 1979. This new Superfriends show portrayed the battles between the thirteen supervillains of the Legion of Doom and the eleven superheroes of the Justice League of America. Long considered the best and most popular of the animated incarnations, it was the first to receive an official DVD release.

1. Wanted: The Superfriends
2. Invasion of the Fearians
3. The World’s Deadliest Game
4. The Time Trap
5. Trial of the Superfriends
6. The Monolith of Evil
7. Secret Origins of the Superfriends
8. The Giants of Doom
9. Revenge on Gorilla City
10. Swamp of the Living Dead
11. Conquerors of the Future
12. The Final Challenge
13. Fairy Tale of Doom
14. Doomsday
15. Superfriends: Rest in Peace
16. History of Doom

The Superfriends ran as an hour-long show on ABC during the 1978-79 season. In addition to the 16 episodes of Challenge of the Superfriends , Hanna Barbera also animated another 16 episodes of The Superfriends , featuring the established core group of superheros of the previous year. In fact, these episodes actually aired during the first half-hour of The Superfriends show, followed by an episode of Challenge of the Superfriends. These episodes initially had no special title to them. Therefore in syndication, the All New Super Friends Hour intro has been used for them. The last 6 episodes of this run seem to be missing from the Superfriends archive and have not returned to the TV airwaves in reruns. Where the Challenge of the Superfriends series introduced the DC super villains as the Legion of Doom , these episodes feature must less menacing antagonists. The last episode of this series introduced Superman’s impish foe Mr. Mxyzptlk .

1. The Demons of Exxor
2. Rokan: Enemy From Space
3. Battle at the Earth’s Core
4. Sinbad and the Space Pirates
5. The Pied Piper from Space
6. Attack of the Vampire
7. Terror From the Phantom Zone
8. The Beasts are Coming
9. The Anti-Matter Monster
10. World Beneath the Ice
11. Invasion of the Brain Creatures
12. The Incredible Space Circus
13. Batman: Dead or Alive
14. Battle of the Gods
15. Journey Through Inner Space
16. The Rise and Fall of the SuperFriends

In 1979 ABC and/or Hanna-Barbera decided to discontinue the line-up used by Challenge Of The Superfriends, and return to the format of previous years. The familiar five DC Superheroes were back along with Zan, Jana and Gleek. This latest hour-long incarnation of The Superfriends featured several new episodes, but mostly comprised of reruns of The All-New Superfriends Hour which aired during the 1977-78 season. The World’s Greatest Superfriends premiered on Saturday September 22,1979 and lasted until September 27,1980.

After two solid seasons of producing full half-hour long episodes of the Superfriends in various incarnations Hanna-Barbera returned to producing shorts in 1980. The Superfriends Hour featured reruns from the previous six seasons, along with three new 7-minute long shorts. Abc would continue this format for the next three years. These new adventures featured regular appearances by the core group of five Superfriends, Zan, Jayna & Gleek. We were also treated to cameos by Justice League members who appeared on Challenge of the Superfriends. We also saw special appearances by brand new characters, such as Atom, El Dorado, Hawkgirl & Rima.

During the 1982-1983 season, ABC continued to run a half-hour long show entitled The Best of the Superfriends . This show consisted of reruns of shows from the previous nine seasons. These episodes were mostly half-hour long episodes (not shorts) featuring the core group of five Superfriends. By the time the 1983-1984 season rolled around, older Superfriends series were well into sydication, and could be viewed on weekday afternoons. Therefore in its ultimate stupidity, ABC decided to drop the Superfriends from the 1983-1984 Saturday morning television line-up. However, during this time Hanna-Barbera continued to produce new episodes of the Superfriends. In fact, 24 of these so-called “Lost Episodes” we animated but not aired in the United States that season. Three of these episodes were aired when the Superfriends returned to Saturday morning ABC television the following year. The remainder of the episodes finally aired in syndication year later as part of the Superman/Batman Adventures .

Season 3
43. Mxyzptlk’s Revenge
44. Roller Coaster
45. Once Upon A Poltergeist
46. Warpland
47. Two Gleeks Are Deadlier Than One
48. Bulgor The Behemoth
49. The Krypton Syndrome
50. Invasion Of The Space Dolls
51. Terror On The Titanic
52. The Revenge Of Doom
53. A Pint Of Life
54. Day Of The Dinosaurs
55. Return Of The Phantoms
56. Bully For You
57. Superclones
58. Prisoners Of Sleep
59. An Unexpected Treasure
60. The Malusian Blob
61. Attack Of The Cats
62. One Small Step For Superman
63. Video Victims
64. Playground Of Doom
65. Space Racers
66. The Recruiter

After three consecutive seasons of shorts, Hanna-Barbera ‘s next effort at showcasing DC Comic book characters in animated shorts was perhaps it’s most disappointing. These half-hour long stories contained the now-familiar superheroes Superman, Batman, Robin and Wonder Woman, along with the new Teen Titans Cyborg and Firestorm. In addition to this core group of six, episodes during this season featured cameos by old and new Superfriends. The half-hour long Superfriends: The Legendary Super Powers Show premiered on the ABC television network on Saturday September 8, 1984 and lasted one full season until August 31, 1985.

1. The Bride of Darkseid (Part 1 and 2)
2. The Wrath of Braniac / Reflections in Crime
3. No Honor Among Thieves / Mr. Mxyzptlk and the Magic Lamp
4. Case of the Shrinking Super Friends The Mask Of Mystery
5. Darkseid’s Golden Trap (Part 1 and 2)
6. The Case of the Dreadful Dolls / The Royal Ruse
7. The Village of Lost Souls / The Curator
8. Island of the Dinasoids / Uncle Mxyzptlk

In the fall of 1985, the final version of Hanna-Barbera’s Superfriends premiered. This superior show returned a more conventional, consistent and authentic line-up for the Justice League of America , with a strong focus the Teen Titan Cyborg and returning hero Firestorm. The Superfriends were once again headquartered at the Hall of Justice in Metropolis, and battled such familiar foes as Lex Luthor, Scarecrow and Darkseid. Second only to Challenge of the Superfriends, Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians was one of the most faithful TV adaptations of DC Comic superheroes. Except wheretwo episode titles are listed, each episode was 30 minutes long. The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians lasted only one season and ended Hanna-Barbera ‘s 12-year run of the Superfriends on September 30, 1986.

1. The Seeds of Doom
2. The Ghostship (short) / The Bizarro Super Powers Team (short)
3. The Darkseid Deception
4. The Fear
5. The Wild Cards
6. Brainchild (short) / The Case of the Stolen Super Powers (short)
7. The Death of Superman
8. Escape From Space City

I’ve been with my current company for a little over a year now. I was hired to manage the conversion of one of their main websites to a new Content Management System (CMS). While this may not seem like a huge challenge, when you factor in the current site supports 10+ languages and 20+ countries, I definitely had some learning to do.

Somewhere I got the idea that it would be a good idea to brew a peanut butter beer. I scoured the web for ideas and most suggested using Bell Plantation PB2 (powdered peanut butter) or drying out all-natural peanut butter. Fast forward a few months. I had the opportunity to taste Terrapin’s Liquid Bliss at the 12 South Winter Warmer and then another peanut butter beer a month or so later at a homebrew club meeting. Both lacked the peanut butter punch that I was hoping to have with my brew.

As I grew closer to brewing the beer, I finally found a good source of feedback on a shared recipe. I used the Chocolate Covered Beavr Nutz recipe as a base. Opinions and amounts of peanut butter powder varied, but 12oz. seemed to be the consensus. So modified the recipe for a few ingredients I had on had and I added flaked oats for a thicker mouth feel.

For the peanut butter, I went with 4oz of plain PB2 suspended in a hop-sack for the last 15-minutes of the boil. After two weeks of fermentation, I added a full 16oz. package of Chocolate PB2 straight into the fermenter and let that soak for 2 weeks. I cold crashed for 72 hours before kegging and I had no issues. All of the PB2 had settled to the bottom of the bucket quite nicely.

As far as taste goes, it was good. I served about 2 gallons at one event while it was still a little young in the keg. You could get a hint of peanut butter on the nose, but the taste was all chocolate. While that wasn’t a bad thing, it wasn’t the peanut butter beer I wanted. I served the remainder of the keg at another event a week later. By this time, the peanut butter was more prominent on the nose and slight on the palate.

Several noted there was a slight fruity after-taste in the beer. Since I used S-05 and fermented in a 66-degree controlled environment, I knew it wasn’t from the yeast. After tasting some of the Chocolate PB2 by itself, I believe this is what contributed that flavor. While not a bad flavor, it most certainly masked some of the other flavors I wanted to come through in the beer.

So, for Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Stout version 2 I think I will make the following adjustments.

Cocoa Nibs in the secondary (I’ll have to determine the amount and time for these)

We’ll see how it comes out and I’ll post an update when I finally get to version 2. If you’re interested, my modified recipe is below. If you brew, definitely leave a comment and let me know what you changed and how it comes out.

Mash Notes: Simple single infusion mash for use with most modern well modified grains (about 95% of the time).

Carbonation and Storage

Carbonation Type: Keg

Volumes of CO2: 2.3

Pressure/Weight: 12.54 PSI

Carbonation Used: Keg with 12.54 PSI

Keg/Bottling Temperature: 45.0 F

Age for: 30.00 days

Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage

Storage Temperature: 65.0 F

Notes

Added 4oz of Bell Plantation PB2 in thelast 10 of boil in a hop sack. After 2 weeks of fermentation, I added 16oz Bell Plantation Chocolate Peanut Butter and let it secondary for 2 more weeks.Next batch, I’d probably add the 16oz plain PB2 and cocao nibs, as I think the chocolate PB2 added a somewhat friuty finish that I somewhat did not like.

I just stumbled across this absolutely scathing review of Guy Fieri’s new restaurant in New York called Guy’s American Kitchen and Bar. Sad to say, that even with the bad review from The New York Times, placed firmly in the trendy Times Square area it will probably survive with a combination of name recognition and tourist dining.

Somewhere within the yawning, three-level interior of Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar, is there a long refrigerated tunnel that servers have to pass through to make sure that the French fries, already limp and oil-sogged, are also served cold?

By no means do I frequently read restaurant reviews, but based on that quote alone I’d say it was an unpleasant experience. Read the full review if you want a full two pages of sharp-witted comments. I’m a little wary of the review, wondering if the critic has a dislike of Fieri’s personality or if the food and service were actually that bad. As a celebrity chef, you certainly set yourself up for heavy critiquing. People familiar with your product (food and persona) certainly expect something and could be disappointed if you don’t deliver.

I remember watching Guy on The Next Food Network Star and thinking he was entertaining. From the 8 seasons of Food Network Star, Guy is certainly the most successful winner and could also be the most hated Food Network chef celebrity. I remember reading a lengthy article about him on CityPages. If you’ve got a few minutes to spare, “Diners, Drive-Ins and Disasters” is well worth reading. It’s a lengthy interview with Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives series creator David Page regarding the fall-out he had with Fieri and the Food Network.

Everyone can form their on opinion of Fieri. There’s no doubt he helped shine the spotlight on many small restaurants serving excellent food that needed the promotion. Perhaps along the way he let his personality take over.